The rhythmic chugging of the Hogwarts Express echoed through the narrow corridors as you made your way to find an empty compartment. Spotting an available one, you opened the door and stepped inside, only to find a figure already seated. You took a seat across him and with a polite greeting, you broke the silence, "Hello."

The occupant, a man with medium wavy dark brown hair and dark blue eyes, looked up from his thoughts. "Good morning," he replied, his tone measured and his gaze piercing. As you exchanged pleasantries, you couldn't shake the feeling that there was something unusually captivating about him.

"Are you a new student?" you asked, surveying the impeccably tailored black attire that adorned the mysterious figure.

"Student?" he echoed, his surprise evident. "Oh, no."

Perplexed, you pressed further with a touch of humor, "Really? Are they shooting Witches Weekly at Hogwarts or something?"

A sly smile crept across his face as he replied, "Charming. I'm actually the new Professor. You know, I used to be a student at Hogwarts."